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Series taking an in-depth look at the best of the world's culture

World Service,22 episodes

Episodes

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Telenovelas - TV Soap Operas
Examining the successful, global industry of telenovelas
31 Mar 2006,25 mins
Telenovelas - The Language of Love
2/2 programmes on the global success and appeal of telenovelas
07 Apr 2006,26 mins
The Music of Zanzibar
A look at the Swahili influenced music scene in Zanzibar
20 Apr 2006,26 mins
In Praise of Krishna - Part Two
The search for music in praise of Krishna in India
25 Apr 2006,26 mins
Music and the American Civil Rights Movement - Part One
The roots of the Civil Rights Movement in USA and the songs which galvanised it
01 May 2006,26 mins
Akram Khan - Part One
The family, cultural and artistic roots of dancer Akram Khan
05 May 2006,26 mins
Akram Khan - Part Two
Choreographer Akram Khan explores the tension between roots and rootlessness
12 May 2006,26 mins
Arthur Miller
A look at 'Death of a Salesman' by Arthur Miller
09 Jun 2006,26 mins
Samuel Barclay Beckett
Exploring 'the theatre of the absurd' in the plays of Samuel Barclay Beckett
16 Jun 2006,26 mins
Philip K. Dick
A guide to the world of science fiction and short story writer Philip K. Dick
23 Jun 2006,26 mins
The Brothers Grimm
Exploring the symbolism of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm
30 Jun 2006,26 mins
Rembrandt - Part One
How an encounter with the art of Rembrandt inspires a composer to create a piece of music
13 Jul 2006,26 mins
Rembrandt - Part Two
Composer Guy Barker continues his encounter with the 17th century Dutch painter, Rembrandt
14 Jul 2006,26 mins
Bertolt Brecht - Part One
Discussing the life and work of German playwright Bertolt Brecht
04 Aug 2006,26 mins
Bertolt Brecht - Part Two
The impact of Bertolt Brecht today as he continues to be seen as 'a symbol of resistance'
11 Aug 2006,26 mins
Trailblazers - Zaha Hadid
An interview with the ground-breaking Iraqi-born architect
15 Sep 2006,26 mins
Trailblazers - Robert Wilson
Interview with the director who stages silent operas and 7 day plays
22 Sep 2006,26 mins
Iranian Humour
Exploring the comedy of Iran with comedian Omid Djalili
29 Sep 2006,26 mins
Noisy Ape - Part 4 - Noise is Big Business
A look at fighting noise with noise, technology and legislation
29 Nov 2006,26 mins
Quiet Revolution in the Concert Hall - Part 2
The Venezuelan sistema in action at a children's music centre in Caracas, Venezuela
31 Aug 2007,26 mins
Iconic TV America
A look at the world-wide appeal of the TV comedy drama M*A*S*H
20 Dec 2007,26 mins
Iconic TV: China
A look at the popular Chinese TV programme 'Dream of the Red Chamber'
27 Dec 2007,26 mins